Question

What attitude toward society is best reflected by Thoreau’s actions in Walden?

A) a desire to retreat from society when necessary
B) a need to restructure society along more just lines
C) a need to find one’s highest place in society
D) a dislike of the way society has developed nature

Answer 1

Hello there.

What attitude toward society is best reflected by Thoreau’s actions in Walden?

A need to restructure society along more just lines.

Answer 2

A) a desire to retreat from society when necessary.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Walden, Henry David Thoreau describes his experiences living at a cabin in the forest for two years. Thoreau tells us that he engaged in this experiment in order to be away from society for a while. He believed that this would strengthen his spirit and resolve. He also believed that this would make him more self-reliant, which he argues, is a characteristic that all people should have. Finally, this experience helps him reconnect with nature.